So, day one of the new lifestyle is in the books. Thanks to my readers here for the comments and feedback. I’ve walked the weight-loss road successfully in the past, and although my methods are an unorthodox mix of dieting techniques, the important thing is being able to stay with the plan for the long haul (my calorie-counting app says that at one pound a week, I’ll reach my goal in February 2026!). I hope to do better than that!
The day one stats. Those dinner calories include the six gin and sodas I consumed over three hours at the SOB last night.One of my better walking days in a long while. So, Fitbit says I burned over 4000 calories and the calorie counter says I ingested 2000. That’s progress!
Just got to keep on keepin’ on.
The evening’s first gin and soda. One every thirty minutes between 5:00 and 8:00. The gin shot comes in a tall glass of soda water, and I get a can of soda water on the side. I refill the glass with water every few sips so the alcohol level in the gin is dispersed. Or so the theory goes. I wasn’t any more buzzed than usual at the end of our night out.It was a Halloween themed SOB competition last night. All the girls and some of the customers were in costume. Although maybe Jambo really did escape from a mental hospital.
No photos from the competition posted yet, maybe tomorrow.
Today this package from Lazada (the PI Amazon) arrived.
Fragile? Wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap? Seriously?For this. I gave up finding sugar-free pudding in any of the grocery stores. So, I ordered online. Wasn’t cheap, you are looking at eighty bucks worth of goodness.Yeah, not perfectly heathy, but a lot better than ice cream in those inevitable moments of weakness to come.
Okay, don’t worry, I’m not going to bore you with endless posts about my dieting. Instead, I’ll bore you with pictures from my hikes. Like these from yesterday’s Friday group hike:
Only Michael and Gary joined me for the long and flat walkBayside in MatainThe ghost of an old pierI ducked up last time, but these really are some young chicks!This graffiti gave me a chuckleA slimy narrow passage in CalapacuanA bay full of boatsTaking it all inAcross the highway and down the old dirt road. Actually, it’s a new dirt road. It used to be a path.A fish pondAcross the requisite dicey bridgeFour years older than me. RIP.The traffic outside the local cemetery on All Saints Day.Easter MountainCrossing Bridge #2A little over 9K on the walk. That’s more than usual for me, but I plan to up my game. My short-term goal is a 10K walk, and someday, maybe I’ll revisit a 50,000 steps adventure.
In the meantime, there are always memories:
Oh my, I spent lots of time here. It was right down the road from the neighborhood where I grew up. Do drive-in theatres even exist anymore? This one doesn’t.
Two years ago, I was vacationing in Cambodia (can you vacation from retirement?):
Cambodian gals sure are cuteThe Phnom-Penh bar street coincidentally located right outside my hotel.
Good times. I’ve lost touch with my old friend Dennis who was living there and I fear the worst.
If you are still around, please let me know
Whenever I hear “the science is settled,” I think of stuff like this:
Now, tell me about climate change
Today’s YouTube is the first one I’ve seen from this vlogger. Honestly, not that impressed, but he is talking about crime against foreigners in Angeles City, a place I occasionally still visit. But yeah, you can’t let your guard down there.
His girlfriend seems pretty sweet
Humor time:
Another reason to use a condomGimme Shelter from puns like this!Let’s see if I finish the weight-loss regimen.
Another Saturday night is on the horizon, and I asked that girl who lives in my house what she wanted to do. She doesn’t care as long as it involves a beach. So, I gave her some options to consider, and I’ll follow her lead. I’ll tell you how that works out tomorrow.
4 thoughts on “Not a bad start”
Good luck as you embark on the path to better health.
More diet pics of food, please! It’s the only way your readers will be able to guide you through your journey.
Greg, ask and you shall receive!
Kev, To better health and a smaller belly! Cheers!
Good luck as you embark on the path to better health.
More diet pics of food, please! It’s the only way your readers will be able to guide you through your journey.
Greg, ask and you shall receive!
Kev, To better health and a smaller belly! Cheers!